Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 5 cups broccoli florets
• 10 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided )
• 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400ºF.

2. 2

   Place cauliflower, broccoli, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil on top and toss so that the veggies are fully coated.

3. 3

   Roast veggies at 400ºF for about 20 minutes, or until the broccoli begins to brown.

4. 4

   While the veggies are roasting, sauté the yellow onion in about 1 tablespoon of olive oil with a pinch of salt. Once they are translucent, pour in the vegetable broth and let simmer for a few minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender (including the cheese). If desired, set aside a couple roasted florets for topping.

6. 6

   Blend for about a minute, pureeing the vegetables and turning the mixture into a creamy soup.